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Global Legal Group
04/22/2024
250 pages

This guide provides in-house counsel, government agencies and private practice lawyers with a practical insight into cartel enforcement policy and procedure, including leniency/amnesty regimes, administrative settlement, sanctions and appeals.

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Region: Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, European Union, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom
… customer.service@glgroup.co.uk / www.globallegalinsights.com +44 207 367 0720 Copyright © 2024 Global Legal Group Ltd. … ISBN 978-1-83918-339-3 ISSN 2050-7593 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … 10 years of the Leniency Programme can be found at CADE’s website.3 Although, in 2023, CADE signed only two leniency …
Articles
Susan R. Packal, Director of Legal Business Operations and Strategy at Hilton Worldwide
07/13/2016

This QuickCounsel lists ways to bring your global legal team together.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: Global
… Legal Team, March 2016   Are you leading a global team or is your team just global? As leaders make the leap from … "melting pot" of growth and talent. The evidence for globalization is strong: In April 2015, Ernst and Young's … training sessions about cultural differences, as well as online learning opportunities to address this concept. Invest …
Articles
Xiaoyong (Shawn) Li -- in-house counsel, Johnson & Johnson, and Neal A. Stender -- partner, Coudert Brothers
06/01/2002

Investment in China has surged, particularly into the booming and reforming metropolis of Shanghai, drawn by a cost-effective workforce and a growing market. But U.S. investors still encounter legal difficulties when establishing, operating, and exiting from a China presence. Hong Kong has recently suffered from high costs and labor skill shortfalls and faces competition from Shanghai to be the leading center of business and finance in "Greater China." This article shows you how to help your company address these changes and reduce taxes through a regional structure of investments and operations by cherry-picking advantages from each city.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: ACC Docket
Region: China, Hong Kong
… as the other regions making up "Greater China." Investment is flooding into the mainland, drawn by a cost-effective … United Kingdom firms. He is available at SLI7@medcn.jnj.com. Neal A. Stender, admitted to practice in California and … .pdf. Hong Kong laws, available on Hong Kong government website at www.justice.gov.hk/index. Mainland laws in English …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

The purpose of these guidelines is to help employees understand how company policies apply to newer technologies for communication, so you can participate with confidence not only on this blog, but in other social media platforms.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… December 23, 2015 The purpose of these guidelines is to help employees understand how company policies apply to … to include this disclaimer: "The views expressed on this [WEBSITE OR BLOG] are my own and do not reflect the views of … work-related purposes (e.g. photo sharing through Flickr.com) must be first approved by Public Affairs in conjunction …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 11/01/2017
There is a disparity in the growth rates of gender and racial diversity as the rate of increase in gender diversity vastly outpaces that in racial diversity. This article sheds light on the phenomenon, and presents the implications of the findings.
… Docket Article A Widening Gap: The Unequal Growth Rate in Gender and Racial Diversity Mark Roellig Coco Xiao Publication Date: 11/01/2017 There is a disparity in the growth rates of gender and racial … … CHEAT SHEET Recognizing the gap. In 2017, women make up for 25 percent of the Fortune 500 general counsel, and 26.8 …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 04/06/2018
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become enforceable on May 25, 2018, after the expiration of the 2-year transition period. As companies prepare for compliance in anticipation of the enforcement date, nonprofits should also ensure that they are complying with GDPR if it applies to them.
… of the 2-year transition period. As companies prepare for compliance in anticipation of the enforcement date, … the offer of goods and/or services to EU residents. There is no exception for nonprofits in GDPR. A nonprofit … monitoring the online behavior of EU residents who visit a website. Although nonprofits that operate primarily or …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 01/05/2021
ACC Hong Kong board members share in this Q&A what the chapter has to offer and how to get involved.
… to proudly represent the interests of lawyers working for corporations and government throughout Hong Kong. ACC … to be the best version of themselves, and ACC Hong Kong is constantly developing resources to professionally upskill … seminars, workshops, and events from in-person to online. This serves the goal of being proactive during these …
Program Materials
Diane Flyer, Attorney, David Greenberg, Senior Corporate Counsel, Oracle Corp.; Leslie Wheelock, Senior Corporate Attorney,
NANA Development Corp.
10/26/2010

It’s not how you negotiate, but how you reduce negotiations. This program will cover the major issues in technology contracts and practical advice on what you can negotiate with the giants of the IT world. Learn how to work with large and small vendors in collaborating and negotiating common terms that are applicable throughout the industry.

… … ACC’s 2010 Annual Meeting Be the Solution. This material is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2010 various authors … at ACC: +1 202.293.4103, x338; legalresources@acc.com Tuesday, October 26 9:00am-10:30am 503 - Drafting and … •  Service level agreements – When to use – Incentives •  Website policies ACC's 2010 Annual Meeting Be the Solution. …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/25/2022
Don’t get stabbed in the back by inflation, high interest rates, and other financial downturns — develop a proactive strategic contract management system to lessen the effects of economic crises. #ACCDocket #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel #legaloperations #legalops #ACCColorado
… Source: ACC Docket … Maii Yossakorn / Shutterstock.com Let’s face it: Nothing good (or bad) lasts forever. The … rate, and average wages) have been collectively improving for years. These good economic times have made things easier … products and services come along with a contract, which is where you come in. As inflation and interest rates rise, …
Benchmarking and Research Data
Gonçalves & Gonçalves Marketing Jurídico, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
01/01/2010
32 pages

The current study is the result of the voluntary participation of Brazilian representatives of the legal departments of over one hundred national and international companies. This study covers the relationship between legal departments and law firms in Brazil.

… January 1, 2010 32 pages The current study is the result of the voluntary participation of Brazilian … Knowledge Burst logo, Martindale-Hubbell and martindale.com are registered trademarks of Reed Elsevier Properties … Martindale-Hubbell expressly disclaims all liability for reliance upon the information contained herein. In no …
Articles
K Royal and Tracy Stanton
04/01/2016

The greatest disparities in the legal profession are found in the upper levels of legal executives, such as general counsel or managing partners. This article explores how life circumstances, skills, behavior, and the availability of mentoring contribute to these differences, and the potential for technology to break down barriers.

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Source: ACC Docket
… Furthermore, this study revealed that, while the gap is slowly closing, there is still a significant disparity in … CellTrust Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ. k.royal@celltrust.com; @heartofprivacy Tracy Stanton is senior counsel - asset … their business. Walmart states on its law firm supplier website: “As with diversity, firms handling Walmart work are …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 12/10/2020
Instead of perpetually redesigning the privacy wheel to accommodate each new or potential requirement, companies should consider “future-proofing” their privacy programs by developing a core set of flexible personal information management capabilities that can be applied to both current and upcoming requirements.
… Source: ACC Docket … CHEAT SHEET FIPPs.  While there is no global standard for privacy laws, many of them share … “Cyberthreats in the Age of COVID-19” on  ACC Docket’s  website:  accdocket.com/articles/cyberthreats-age-of-covid-19.cfm Throughout this …
Articles
01/01/2013

This article provides practical antitrust compliance tools for SMEs and larger companies.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Source: Resource Library
… This article provides practical antitrust compliance tools for SMEs and larger companies. Resource Details Interest … manner that implies that another organization or person is the source of, or is associated with, the work. - The work … - or at least an ethics and compliance - internal website);  Promotional giveaways (i.e. pens, memo pads, …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 02/01/2016
In-house counsel should understand how the FTC influences cybersecurity standards globally and why the FTC v. Wyndham decision will impact the breadth of the FTC’s policing authority in the future.
… the FTC v. Wyndham 1 decision makes clear that there is a new sheriff in town when it comes to holding businesses accountable for cybersecurity breaches that harm consumers. That sheriff … and settlement agreements are published on the FTC’s website. Arguably the most important of all these resources …
Program Materials
Thomson Financial, Carl Liggio, and Ken Rubin
07/28/2004

Covers how to implement a legally credible records management program in light of the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, changes in the sentencing guidelines and proposed changes to e-discovery rules.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Date/Time: Jul. 28. 2004 / 2:00PM ET streetevents@thomson.com 617.603.7900 www.streetevents.com © 2005 Thomson … appointed time has come, so maybe we can get started. This is Carl Liggio on the call and doing -- leading us through … at at your own leisure by hitting the ironmountain.com website. But there are a number of white papers and there's a …
Articles
CMS
10/10/2022
92 pages

Learn key developments regarding the private placement regimes of EU States and some non-EU States.

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Region: Europe, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Channel Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
… severely restricted their private placement regimes, which is important when non-EU managers and funds look to access EU … Howard Partner T +44 20 7524 6342 E amanda.howard@cms-cmno.com André Lebrecht Partner T +41 44 285 13 44 E … in Estonian, there is no Estonian help desk/call centre, a website is not on an Estonian server etc.), any contracts are …
Articles
CMS
11/09/2022
133 pages

In this multi-country guide, learn about the laws regarding discrimination and equality in a wide range of jurisdictions.

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Interest Area: Employment and Labor
Region: Global, Europe, Asia, South America, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Monaco, Peru, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Netherlands
… regular CMS contact or email us at employment@cmslegal.com. 3 | CMS Expert Guide on discrimination in the workplace … 2 Which characteristics are protected by these laws (is sexual orientation a protected characteristic?), and what … to publish each year a gender equality index on their website. The score of the equality index is based on several …
Articles
David I. Sunkin and Kirk A. Pasich
11/01/2003

This article explains the nature of D&O coverage, outlines the effects of an insured's bankruptcy, and offers practical tips to help your company get the most out of its D&O policy in the event of bankruptcy, all while complying with the applicable law.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… are given a notebook that contains a variety of basic com- pany information. Behind one of the tabs is a copy of the company’s directors’ and officers’ insurance … be there when it is needed most, when the company files for bankruptcy protection. This issue is critical now, when …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 10/31/2013
Into this litigation climate, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has interjected changes to its TCPA regulations that make it increasingly important for businesses and their counsel to be vigilant about compliance. The last set of changes may require substantial changes in the way that many companies contact consumers by telephone.
… its TCPA regulations that make it increasingly important for businesses and their counsel to be vigilant about … applicable to residential calls. While no consent is required for purely informational or non-telemarketing … compliance with the E-SIGN Act (including through email, website form, text message, telephone keypress or voice …
Articles
Global Legal Group
05/29/2024
234 pages

This guide provides an overview of the key steps, legal issues and market practices involved in the IPO process by examining practices in 16 jurisdictions around the world.

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Region: Bermuda, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, Global
… customer.service@glgroup.co.uk / www.globallegalinsights.com +44 207 367 0720 Copyright © 2024 Global Legal Group Ltd. … ISBN 978-1-83918-343-0 ISSN 2399-9594 This publication is for general information purposes only. It does not purport … issued by the company, including information posted on its website. In addition to periodic reports, a public U.S. …
Program Materials
Michael Smith
06/03/2014

This presentation will aid you in your utilization of analytical tools that indicate whether a new project will create value, such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period and Economic Value Added (EVA).

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Source: Meetings
Region: United States
… Program Materials Advanced Financial Decision-making for In-house Counsel (presented by Boston University School … Management faculty) Michael Smith Professor Michael Smith is an associate professor of accounting at the Boston … 1-3, Minneapolis, MN 13 of 37 Examples of Investments •  Buying a new piece of equipment. •  Building a factory. •  …
Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts
12/23/2015

This is a sample company social media policy.

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Source: Resource Library
Region: United States
… Company's Social Media Guidelines December 23, 2015 This is a sample company social media policy. Resource Details … [NB: some of the links in this document will only work for [COMPANY] people with access to the [COMPANY] Intranet] … media tools - these links will take you to an external website called Wikipedia (an on-line, collaborative …
Articles
Gary R. Brown
05/01/2010

When leading an internal investigation, you must be prepared to justify who and what you believe. Learn when to hire outside, how to structure internal interviews, and the components of the credibility evaluation pyramid, so you can assess with confidence.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: United States
… Manage ment wi ll look t o you to d ecide wh ether it is a false allegatio n, a mis - commun ication o r a crisi s. … counsel and the insights you hav e gained into yo ur com- pany and its busin ess will prove cr itical to the suc- … ACC has more material on this subject on our website. Visit www.acc.com, where you can browse our …
Docket Article
Publication Date: 09/23/2024
Positively Legal columnist Caterina Cavallaro speaks with ACC Australia member Theo Kapodistrias about his book, A Way With Words, and the different techniques in-house counsel can utilize to become an effective communicator.
… ACC Docket … Banner artwork by fizkes/ Shutterstock.com The most important skill a lawyer has is arguably not their technical skills. Rather, it is their … , ACC Australia member Theo Kapodistrias , general counsel for energy software company Evergen, knows a lot about …
Articles
Practical Law Company
03/31/2015
30 pages

This InfoPAK (now known as ACC Guides) provides a practical guide of data protection rules and principles, right to access personal data or object to its collection in Canada.

… 20036 USA tel +1 202.293.4103, fax +1 202.293.4701 www.acc.com By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel.® Association … or any of its lawyers, unless so stated. This InfoPAKSM is not intended as a definitive statement on the subject but … by PLC. For more information about PLC, visit their website at http://www.practicallaw.com/ or see the “About the …
Articles
Eversheds Sutherland
08/15/2022
3 pages

The European Commission announced two proposals which aim to strengthen sanctions compliance and effectiveness across the EU.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics
Region: European Union
… Ethics Region: European Union File eversheds-sutherland.com-EU proposals to strengthen sanctions compliance.pdf … the Commission noted that whilst enforcement of sanctions is the responsibility of each Member State, “inconsistent … Please refer to the full terms and conditions on our website. This information is for guidance purposes only and …
Program Materials
US Copyright Office
10/30/2014

This article defines the term copyright, who can claim copyright, what works are protected, how to secure a copyright, etc.

… . … wC ir cu la r 1 2  1.0512 Copyright Basics What Is Copyright? Copyright is a form of protection provided by … information, go to the U. S. Customs and Border Protection website at www.cbp.gov/. Registration may be made at any time … and your deposit. Blank forms can also be printed out and com­ pleted by hand, or they may be requested by postal mail …
Articles
Ethan Wall, Richman Greer,P.A. and Heather Logan Melick, Luper Neidenthal & Logan
12/11/2013

This QuickCounsel is intended to assist counsel and human resource professionals in quickly understanding the basic concepts of social media employment issues.

… Neidenthal & Logan December 11, 2013 This QuickCounsel is intended to assist counsel and human resource … public. Many companies have disciplined their employees for personal and professional social media activity and … States. Generally speaking, employee activity, including online activity, is protected when two or more employees act …
Articles
Clayton Utz
05/07/2015

This Quick Counsel provides a high level overview of key aspects of Australian contract law for those doing business in Australia or entering into contracts governed by Australian law.

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Interest Area: Commercial and Contracts
Source: Resource Library
Region: Australia
… level overview of key aspects of Australian contract law for those doing business in Australia or entering into … Australia … Overview When entering into a contract it is important to recognise and understand the legal system … Consequently, the laws applicable to contracts online are the same as those applicable to non-virtual …
Articles
Rick Alexander
11/01/2018

Caught between the pressures of social and environmental responsibility and financial performance? The benefit corporation model offers a solution to balance out these demands.

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Source: ACC Docket
Region: Canada, Colombia, Italy, United States
… SHEET ■■ Shareholder primacy. Most corporate activity is investor/shareholder focused, causing societal benefits to … on all stakehold- ers. Customers, employees, and com- munities must be front and center in the minds of all … ACC HAS MORE MATERIAL ON THIS SUBJECT ON OUR WEBSITE. VISIT WWW.ACC.COM, WHERE YOU CAN BROWSE OUR …
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